Infusion de Mimosa by Prada

On one of those early lockdown terraces, a friend told me it smells of red berries with a hint of iris infusion. Laura, who has a great sense of smell and wears that infusion, confirmed that strange sensation I had. Does it smell good? Yes, very much so, but it’s too floral for me. It has poor projection, though the longevity is top-notch. They say it’s mimosa (which I adore), but it’s a false mimosa, a nose trap. It’s a blend of other notes and lacks that creamy, recognisable touch of yellow flowers, like the expensive hand cream real mimosa has. In the end, it smells more of blackberries than mimosa. In the middle phase, it turns into something like frangipani, an exotic white flower with a beach lotion scent and a coconut note that throws me off; it’s pretty but just not for me. It reminds me a lot of T.F.’s Soleil Blanc, but without the steroids. I’ll gift the perfume to my friend, who is thrilled. Like the whole Infusion line, it keeps that soapy, clean, intellectual base at the bottom with a very characteristic powdery iris, but this edition is the one that plays down those accords the most, the most different in the line. Very spring and summer, almost white yellow floral, fresh and elegant, discreet and long-lasting; it’s a perfume that God only knows why I only see on women over 30.

It leaves me absolutely speechless! This Mimosa and Amande by Prada is pure youthful elegance with a sensual touch that never fails. It smells of creamy mimosa with that enchanting powdery note. I wear it all year round and never get tired of it. It doesn’t shout when you pass by, but if you give someone a hug, it’s immediately noticeable. It lasts incredibly long on both skin and clothes. If you like florals with a sweet, powdery twist, try it without hesitation.

The DNA of Infusion is noticeable at first glance. It doesn’t smell of pure mimosa, but it does have a floral touch that doesn’t jar me, along with a very subtle mandarin aftertaste. For an EDP, it lacks a bit of projection and is more of a skin scent. As for longevity on the skin, it lasts quite a while, as befits its category. It has a slight resemblance to Masque Milano RAY-FLECTION, though there are differences in the notes, nuances, and performance.